Pokken Tournament DX Reviews

Pokken Tournament DX is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
3 / 5
Sep 17, 2017

Pokken Tournament DX feels nice in everything it does. Which, for more casual fighting game fans who also love Pokemon is ideal. For those looking for a different fighting game, it’s best to look elsewhere, but, if you want an action-packed and easy to pick up and play fighter with a bit of colour, Pokken Tournament DX might be what you’re after.

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61%
Sep 22, 2017

Pokken Tournament is a solid fighting game but this deluxe edition is very disappointing.

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6.5 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2017

Pokken is a fighting game that while decent could do with understanding that complexity doesn't necessarily equal depth.

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6.8 / 10.0
Dec 21, 2017

Despite the high price, Pokken shines with its various Pokemon to choose from and numerous moves to master.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2017

Pokken Tournament is a fun fighting game that is perfect for casual play. While there is depth, and it can be a very competitive game, some players may find it too simple, and repetitive. The art direction is great, and the visual effects are a sight to behold. The new features are impressive and improve on some of Pokken’s biggest problems on Wii U.

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Sep 18, 2017

Pokken Tournament DX brings the popular Pokemon/Tekken mashup to the Switch with new fighters and support characters, making this a true deluxe version of the hit fighting game.

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Sep 18, 2017

Pokkén Tournament DX is an enjoyable fighter that provides plenty of fan-service for hardcore and casual fans of the beloved franchise. It's also a surprisingly deep experience, now equipped with more fighters and stages than ever before on Nintendo Switch.

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70 / 100
Sep 25, 2017

The story is a bit dull, featuring a "mysterious Pokemon" that really isn't that mysterious, even to casual fans like myself

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7 / 10
Sep 25, 2017

Fans of the original game will love everything Pokken Tournament DX has to offer.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2017

Drop kicking normal Pikachu as a Luchadore Pikachu was a dream come true.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2017

Pokkén Tournament DX is a worthy port for those who played the original or are new to the title.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2017

Pokken Tournament was a hit on the Wii U and while not an excellent game it is a solid fighter filed with some interesting Pokemon. However for each Pikachu Libre there is a Chandelure. With a roster of almost 1000 Pokemon you’d think they could have come up with a better lineup for the 21 fighters. While games like Mario Kart 8, Splatoon 2, and Arms do magnificent jobs of taking their respective genres and making excellent interpretations of Nintendo games Pokken Tournament DX only does an above average job for the fighting genre.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2017

Pokken Tournament DX is a wonderful game and maintains that goodness with the Nintendo Switch upgrade. It adds some more to the package, with characters and modes, but essentially delivers the same experience that you would find on the Wii U. New players will like it, but there may not be enough new content to warrant a Switch version in the household for some Wii U owners.

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Emma Schaefer
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2017

Pokkén Tournament DX may only provide a few benefits for returning fans, but the improved local multiplayer and expanded roster may be enough to draw back the old crowd. Overly simple AI and easy Challenges make the game's single-player mode a breeze, but new players may find that simply playing with their favorite Pokémon is enough to enjoy the fight.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2017

Pokken Tournament DX builds on the solid gameplay of the original while adding new fighters, modes, and challenges. Folks who already have the Wii version and aren't interested in the new characters can stay put with the game they already have. If you're a big fan of the series who wants to try out the new Pokemon and also play the game on the go on your Switch or never had a chance to play it on the Wii U, however, this is one evolution that you'll want to choose.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2017

The Joy-Cons themselves can also be uncomfortable to use and take away from "play with anyone, anywhere" vibe that this game has going for it at face value. If you missed Pokkén Tournament on Wii U and are a fan of fighting games, I highly recommend it, as it is easy to get into and brings some interesting changes to genre. That being said, it really isn't worth double-dipping with Pokkén Tournament DX, as this version doesn't add too much to the core experience outside of a couple new fighters.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Sep 27, 2017

Pokken Tournament is a game that deserved a second chance. A Pokémon fighting game is still one of the best concepts out there. I wish it was more fleshed out, and perhaps a sequel will do just that, but DX marks yet another solid first-party title to add to the Switch's already stellar year one of games.

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Dave Aubrey
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2017

Pokkén Tournament DX is a bit odd, because although I can't help but sing its praises, not much here is new, and I don't actually know who was asking for a resurgence. Still though, the Pokémon fighter is loads of fun and still looks like a great spectacle in motion - the supers just look fantastic. But if you're looking to play this by yourself, you're likely to be very disappointed.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2017

Pokkén Tournament DX won't exactly draw in those who aren't interested in fighting games or who've already played the version released on the Wii U, but it does offer a fun system to fool around with to those waiting for a train or sitting on a toilet or something.

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7.6 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2017

Although it doesn't improve much from the vanilla version, Pokkén Tournament DX is an enjoyable fighter that both Pokémon fans and fighting game fanatics will thoroughly appreciate.

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